ORANJESTAD – A delegation of the Curaçao Parliament has traveled to Aruba to take part in the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO), which is being held from February 19 to 21, 2026. During the consultation, the parliaments of Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and the Netherlands come together to discuss key issues affecting the countries within the Kingdom.
The program for this edition of IPKO is wide-ranging and focuses on both current developments and forward-looking challenges.
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the consultation opens officially with remarks by the President of the Aruba Parliament, Alfred Sneek. This is followed by presentations from the delegation leaders on recent political, economic, and social developments in their respective countries. In the afternoon, participants receive a technical briefing on the Kingdom’s geopolitical situation by CZMCARIB, as well as a presentation on financial relations within the Kingdom.
Friday, February 20, 2026, is dedicated to working visits and thematic presentations. Topics on the agenda include air connectivity under the “Aruba Gateway 2030” initiative, cybersecurity awareness, the challenges of an aging population, and climate adaptation.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the consultation concludes with the formal adoption and signing of the agreements list, followed by a joint press conference.
The Curaçao delegation is composed of the following members:
· Fergino Brownbill, President of the Curaçao Parliament and head of the delegation
· David Seferina, Chair of the Committee on Kingdom Relations
· Maria Nita, MFK faction
· Frenciss Lourens, MFK faction
· Quincy Girigorie, PAR faction
· Ramon Yung, MFK faction
· Rutmilda Larmonie-Cecilia, PNP faction
· Giselle Mc William, MAN-PIN faction
The IPKO is regarded as the most important parliamentary consultation forum within the Kingdom and serves as a platform for dialogue, coordination, and the exchange of views on shared challenges and policy priorities.